General knowledge quiz 967

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Question 1

The lead singer for The Babys had a hit later as a solo musician with which song?

A

Every Time I Think of You

B

Missing You

C

When I See You Smile

D

Working Class Man

Question 1 Explanation:

Missing You

Question 2

Early in 2009, the American Premier League announced that it would play cricket in a converted baseball venue. Where?

A

Phoenix, Arizona

B

Los Angeles, California

C

Denver, Colorado

D

Staten Island, New York

Question 2 Explanation:

Staten Island, New York

Question 3

The Pulitzer Prize is awarded by which country?

A

USA

B

Germany

C

Australia

D

UK

Question 3 Explanation:

USA

Question 4

For safety, the fuse wire used in the mains for household supply of electricity must be made of metal having

A

low melting point

B

high resistance

C

high melting point

D

low specific heat

Question 5

Article..........says public assistance to its citizens in case of 'unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement

A

28

B

32

C

32

D

41

Question 5 Explanation:

41:Article 41 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to provide public assistance to its citizens in case of 'unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement and in other cases of undeserved want within the limit of its economic capacity and development'

Question 6

Henry Ford established a car factory in which city which became the centre of the motor vehicle manufacturing industry in the USA?

A

Detroit

B

Dallas

C

Jersey City

D

Miami

Question 6 Explanation:

Detroit

Question 7

Which film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Robert Donat, begins and ends with public performances by The Memory Man in a London music hall?

A

Strangers On A Train

B

Vertigo

C

The Thirty-Nine Steps

D

Mr and Mrs Smith

Question 7 Explanation:

The Thirty-Nine Steps

Question 8

Who sang with Barbra Streisand on "No More Tears (Enough is Enough)"?

A

Celine Dion

B

Rickie Lee Jones

C

Donna Summer

D

Janis Joplin

Question 8 Explanation:

Donna Summer

Question 9

What is the effect of mixing manganese dioixide with hydrogen peroxide?

A

The manganese dioxide breaks down into manganese and oxygen

B

The hydrogen peroxide's bleaching action is accelerated and increased

C

Nothing

D

The hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen

Question 9 Explanation:

The hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen

Question 10

Which of the following is related to Tennis?

A

Wimbledon

B

US Open

C

Heineken Cup

D

All of these

Question 10 Explanation:

All of these:French Open, Wimbledon, US Open, Heineken Cup are tennis tournament held in different countries.

Question 11

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) clarified that farmers do not need to quote Permanent Account Number (PAN) for cash sale of their produce up to Rs..........a day?

A

1 lakh

B

2 lakh

C

3 lakh

D

4 lakh

Question 11 Explanation:

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) clarified that farmers do not need to quote Permanent Account Number (PAN) for cash sale of their produce up to Rs 2 lakh a day. Cultivators/agriculutralists had sought clarification from CBDT pertaining to applicability of a specific provision of Income-tax Act, 1961 to cash sale of agricultural produce. As per provision of section 269ST in the Income Tax Act, any cash sale of an amount of Rs 2 lakh or more on a single day, in respect of a single transaction or transactions relating to one event or occasion from an individual is prohibited.

Question 12

Which line divides Afghanistan and Pakistan?

A

Radcliffe Line

B

Blue Line

C

Purple Line

D

Durand Line

Question 12 Explanation:

Durand Line

Question 13

What game is played by usually 2 persons on a table 12' by 6' 1 1/2" and 6 pockets using 3 balls?

A

Billiards

B

Snooker

C

Bobs

D

Shove ha'penny

Question 13 Explanation:

Billiards

Question 14

The Basel norms are set by which organization?

A

World Bank

B

Bank of International Settlements(BIS)

C

Reserve Bank of India(RBI)

D

United Nation(UN)

Question 14 Explanation:

Bank of International Settlements(BIS):The Basel norms are set by Bank of International Settlements(BIS)

Question 15

..........is known as fool's gold

A

Iron Acetate

B

Iron Oxide

C

Iron Pyrite

D

Iron Nitrate

Question 15 Explanation:

Iron Pyrite:The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is an iron sulfide with the chemical formula FeS2.

Question 16

Which of the following is the constituency of Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani?

A

Karnataka

B

Haryana

C

Gujarat

D

Madhya Pradesh

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